It's not like I didn't know...
First of all, let me say that the game, its case, and the manual were in excellent condition. I never once got a disc read error, and I was kept up to date on my package's delivery status. The service here is wonderful, and I plan on using this website in the future.
Anyway, on to the game itself... I frequently look for games of supposedly low quality to see if they're really that bad. Last year I got the infamous Sonic 06, for example (not from here). Truth be told, while that game was a little rough and clearly wasn't quite finished, I actually got a lot of enjoyment out of it, both accidental and legitimate. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric on the other hand, lacks much of anything interesting enough to look past its many technical flaws.
The game frequently stutters, especially in the speed sections, glitches halted my progress more than once, and it seems to be in an even less finished state than the aforementioned Sonic 06. The combat is very simplistic and repetitive, to the point where it's not very fun, a big problem considering fighting hordes of enemies comprises most of the game. On top of this, dying has almost no consequences, so fights against tougher enemies come off as more annoying than anything. The game is also very short. I beat it about a day after getting it, and got all collectibles a few days later, just because I could. It's very disappointing that this game turned out the way it did, especially considering how good the cartoon on which it's based is. Even for the kids this game was made for, just about any other Sonic game would be a better option.
Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Robert Gyngard from Bonne Terre, MO on 1/14/2019
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